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  Two piece dental anatomical form and holderUSPTO Application #: 20070048687Title: Two piece dental anatomical form and holder Abstract: The present invention is a thermally formable plastic anatomical form for dentistry and a holder for the same. The holder is specially adapted to accommodate the plastic form in that it is heat resistant and features a bite guide to assure an even distribution of the plastic around the teeth of the patient and thickened occlusal surfaces to register specific tooth impressions more readily. The form according to the present invention may be used in any conventional dental work where a form may be needed, such as tray creation and stone molds, or may be utilized with therapeutic plastics so as to become a therapeutic dental device in and of itself. (end of abstract) Agent: Geoffrey E. Dobbin, Patent Attorney - West Valley City, UT, US Inventor: Steven D Jensen USPTO Applicaton #: 20070048687 - Class: 433037000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Dentistry, Apparatus, Having Static Product Shaping Surface (e.g., Mold), Intra-oral The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070048687. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority as a non-provisional perfection of prior filed provisional application 60/711,328, filed Aug. 25, 2005. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to the field of anatomical forms and more particularly relates to an improved structure for obtaining a dental form. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Prior art anatomical impressions in dentistry are utilized to make crowns and treatment trays for an individual patient. Typically, a tray is loaded with an alginate or polyvinyl siloxane substance and placed in a patient's mouth until it cures. Then the tray is removed and the impression used to make a cast of the patient's mouth. Until now, patients had to wait for the substance to cure before a true impression was made. The present invention departs from the prior art in that it utilizes a thermally set plastic, which can be imprinted and removed in moments. The present invention is also available for use with therapeutic plastics, thus directly creating a dental device for treatment of a patient. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known methods of obtaining dental impressions, this invention provides an improved anatomical form. As such, the present invention's general purpose is to provide a means to create an anatomical form that surrounds or fits into one or more dental surfaces. To accomplish these objectives, the form and holder according to the present invention comprise a form that is made of a thermally sensitive plastic or plastic combination which is positioned in a holder while softened, imprinted and cooled into the final form. The anatomical form may be made of a therapeutic plastic, thus directly becoming a treatment device for oral hygiene. [0005] The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow. [0006] Many objects of this invention will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views. [0007] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. [0008] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the anatomical form. [0010] FIG. 2 is a side view of the anatomical form. [0011] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the anatomical form. [0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the arch form holder. [0013] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the form arch holder. [0014] FIG. 6 is a side view of the form arch holder. [0015] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the arch form holder. [0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the anatomical form after bite registration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0017] With reference now to the drawings, the preferred embodiment of the anatomical form and holder is herein described. It should be noted that the articles "a", "an" and "the", as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. [0018] In order to create a custom anatomical form in a softened thermoplastic it must be contained in a pre-designed outer shell that maintains its shape, integrity and not melt. This pre-designed outer shell is one of two pieces and called the "Form Holder", shown in FIGS. 4-7. The form holder's function is to contain the anatomical form while it is in the molten or softened state before and as a bite is registered into the form. Therefore, it is advantageous to design into the form holder as many features that would facilitate the fit, shape and uniformity as possible. The form holder is made from any thermoplastic that has a significantly higher melting point than the anatomical form, usually >100.degree. C. The form holder must remain intact during the process of softening the anatomical form. The form holder may be designed to surround an arch, or a partial arch, of teeth or any dental surface. Continue reading... Full patent description for Two piece dental anatomical form and holder Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Two piece dental anatomical form and holder patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. 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